Mobil 1 synthetic oil on 2008 328i

Aventador97 · 08-11-2013, 05:03 PM

Hello,

We recently bought a 2008 328i and are getting ready to do the first oil change. I was curious what luck you guys have had with the Mobil 1 synthetic oil on the 328. Do you guys recommend using it (Instead of the over priced Castrol oil BMW recommends), or is it not as good as another brand? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Aventador97

Meeni · 08-11-2013, 05:27 PM

The M1 0w40 is the correct spec for BMW. It's available for $25 for 5qt at Walmart

Aventador97 · 08-11-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

The M1 0w40 is the correct spec for BMW. It's available for $25 for 5qt at Walmart

Okay, has it worked well for you?

Phil325i · 08-12-2013, 04:23 AM

Yes deffo recommend Mobil 1 over Castrol. I've used Mobil 1 fully synth 0W-40 in various cars for decades and never had a single internal engine issue.

bhmax16 · 08-12-2013, 03:28 PM

I've been running Amsoil 5w-40 euro formula but have been thinking about switching to Mobil 1 0w-40 since it is available locally, though I get both for about the same price. I'm not an Amsoil fan boy, but it has never given me any issues and has been extraordinary in my motorcycles. You can't go wrong with the Mobil 1 though. It's a quality oil for our cars

SoIntoYou · 08-12-2013, 08:22 PM

Do not get Castrol 0w30 euro formula, I had small amount of metal shaving when changing my oil. I'm switching to Mobil 0w40 euro synthetic and will post back with result.

Aventador97 · 08-12-2013, 09:06 PM

Thank you guys very much for the info. I have gathered the same consensus online through reviews as well. At this point I'm pretty sold on doing the mobile 1 oil. That's what I have in the other cars and it has worked well on those as well. Thanks again for the info and advice.

Aventador97

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Aventador97 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Mustang Cobra and Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 synthetic oil on 2008 328i Hello, We recently bought a 2008 328i and are getting ready to do the first oil change. I was curious what luck you guys have had with the Mobil 1 synthetic oil on the 328. Do you guys recommend using it (Instead of the over priced Castrol oil BMW recommends), or is it not as good as another brand? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Aventador97
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	The M1 0w40 is the correct spec for BMW. It's available for $25 for 5qt at Walmart
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Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Yes deffo recommend Mobil 1 over Castrol. I've used Mobil 1 fully synth 0W-40 in various cars for decades and never had a single internal engine issue. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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bhmax16 Lieutenant 164 Rep 401 Posts Drives: '22 M4, '23 CX-50 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I've been running Amsoil 5w-40 euro formula but have been thinking about switching to Mobil 1 0w-40 since it is available locally, though I get both for about the same price. I'm not an Amsoil fan boy, but it has never given me any issues and has been extraordinary in my motorcycles. You can't go wrong with the Mobil 1 though. It's a quality oil for our cars
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SoIntoYou Private First Class 3 Rep 154 Posts Drives: BMW 335i coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Augusta,GA iTrader: (0)	Do not get Castrol 0w30 euro formula, I had small amount of metal shaving when changing my oil. I'm switching to Mobil 0w40 euro synthetic and will post back with result.
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Aventador97 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Mustang Cobra and Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys very much for the info. I have gathered the same consensus online through reviews as well. At this point I'm pretty sold on doing the mobile 1 oil. That's what I have in the other cars and it has worked well on those as well. Thanks again for the info and advice. Aventador97
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